Last week a number of companies banded together to present an open, interoperable alternative to America Online's Instant Messenger software offering. That move may prove to be a single salvo in a looming battle over a possibly pivotal application type. . . .
Last week a number of companies banded together to present an open, interoperable alternative to America Online's Instant Messenger software offering. That move may prove to be a single salvo in a looming battle over a possibly pivotal application type.

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